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Scottsdale, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 85262

Maricopa County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,275
34/sq mi
$177,790
Median income
$1,287,300
Median home value
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scottsdale pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85262 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85262 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, home to 11,275 residents across 327.8 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 85262 skews affluent, with a median household income of $177,790 (145% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $120,343. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $1,287,300 (282% above the state average) with median rent at $2,899 per month, and 96.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Maricopa County, letting you compare 85262 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 85262

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scottsdale, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85262.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85262, Scottsdale, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,275

Population

327.8

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85262?

61.4

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$177,790

Median Household Income

+145% vs state

$120,343

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 85262 ranks nationally

Scottsdale, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$177,790 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,733

Total Housing Units

6,589

Occupied Units

2,144

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.9%
Renter 3.1%

$1,287,300

Median Home Value

+282% vs state

$2,899

Median Rent

2005

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 85262 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 176
2021 +19.6% 210
2022 +19.7% 251
2023 -0.8% 249
2024 +5.6% 263

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 456 business establishments in ZIP 85262, employing approximately 3,785 people with a combined annual payroll of $213,249,000.

456

Businesses

3,785

Employees

$213.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 112 24.6%
Construction 47 10.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 47 10.3%
Retail trade 38 8.3%
Finance and insurance 32 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 27 5.9%
Wholesale trade 26 5.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 4.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 17 3.7%
Other services (except public administration) 11 2.4%
Accommodation and food services 10 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.0%
Educational services 9 2.0%
Information 8 1.8%
Manufacturing 7 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 85262 vs 85377 →

ZIP 85262 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85262 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 85262 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 85262 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
85377 Carefree, AZ 3,051 6.0 mi
85255 Scottsdale, AZ 37,270 10.3 mi
85266 Scottsdale, AZ 11,406 7.6 mi
85331 Cave Creek, AZ 26,960 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Maricopa County

85225 standard
Chandler, AZ
Pop: 69,810
85032 standard
Phoenix, AZ
Pop: 65,485
85308 standard
Glendale, AZ
Pop: 63,876
85204 standard
Mesa, AZ
Pop: 60,885
85301 standard
Glendale, AZ
Pop: 60,161
85281 standard
Tempe, AZ
Pop: 57,348

Related Areas

Maricopa County Scottsdale, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85262 in? ▼
ZIP code 85262 (Scottsdale) is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Maricopa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/maricopa-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85262? ▼
ZIP code 85262 in Scottsdale, AZ has a population of 11,275 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85262? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 85262 is $177,790, which is 133% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85262? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 85262 is $1,287,300, which is 363% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85262? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 85262 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85262? ▼
ZIP code 85262 has 456 business establishments employing approximately 3,785 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85262? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85262 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (112), Construction (47), Real estate and rental and leasing (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85262? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85262 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85262? ▼
In ZIP code 85262, 73.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 85262? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85262 is 30.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85262? ▼
In ZIP code 85262, approximately 96.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85262? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85262 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.